The Dubai airport is one of the busiest airports in the world. Considering the amazing opportunities inside for shopping and other entertainment, most people choose to transit through Dubai as compared to other airports. Now, there’s one more reason to do so.

New smart gates at will speed-up the immigration process to as little as 20 seconds.

No more long immigration queques!

How is this possible?

Biometrics! The technology is being rolled out in all of Dubai’s airports as part of a partnership between Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) and Emaratech.

“The smart gate is recognised as the most efficient and most advanced around the world from a technical, operational and security integration aspect that ensures the highest standards of safety and security to all passengers. This is what we have delivered to Dubai”

Thani Al Zaffin, board member and director general of Emaratech.

If you wish to use the service, you will have to first register your biometrics, which is a one-time procedure. Once registered, you’ll be able to swipe your passport on the reader and complete the immigration formalities in 20seconds. The gates use facial and eye recognition technology to identify and verify the user. Once the checks are made, the gate opens automatically for travellers to pass through to baggage reclaim areas.

 “The smart gates and upgrading immigration counters mark another important milestone in our continuing strategy to fully harness the potential of Dubai’s International Airports and passenger handling capacity”

Suzanne Al-Anani, CEO of DAEP.

The service is being provided free of cost and people are encouraged to register their biometrics before travelling.